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What Does the Bible Say About Losing God’s Favor?

June 9, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

what does the Bible say about God's favor — Jeremiah 2:11-13

What does the Bible say about losing God’s favor?

Everything good we get from God is all by grace. This means that God truly loves us and blesses us even though we don’t deserve this. However, the Bible is also clear that God gives extra favor to those who obey him (Psalm 5:12). This does not mean we earn blessings from God; it means that God will bless people with good things when they are prepared to handle those gifts in obedience.

So here are 4 ways you could be forfeiting God’s favor in your life.

4 Things That (Usually) Happen Before God Blesses You

May 28, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

What does the Bible say about blessings — Romans 4:20-21

What needs to happen before God will bless you?

3 Bad Things That Happen to You When You Do Not Put God First Every Day

April 18, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

Here are 3 bad things that happen to you when you do not put God first in your life every day.

4 Ways to Increase Your Happiness

March 4, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

What does the Bible say about increasing your happiness? While God’s primary objective is not to make humans happy, the Bible is clear that God himself is an everlasting well of happiness that brings the human heart more joy than anything else ever could.

So in this article I will share 4 ways to increase you happiness in the Lord according to the Bible.

4 Tips If You Feel Sad After Another Friend Gets Married While You Are Still Single

February 27, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

jealous sister is getting married — 1 Peter 5:7

When you see another engagement announcement on social media, how does it make you feel? What should you do when another friend asks you to be in their wedding but inside you are grieving that you are still single? How should you respond when many of your friends are beginning to have babies while you have not even gotten married yet?

4 Ways to Stop Worrying About the Future

February 21, 2019February 17, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

What does the Bible say about worry, specifically when it comes to worrying about the future? How can a Christian overcome anxiety according to the Bible? And what should you do if you fear the future?

The best way to overcome worry of any kind is to increase your faith in God. However, that can be rather vague advice. So what actions steps should someone take when they are attempting to increase their trust in God to overcome worry?

Here are 4 ways to stop worrying about the future.

3 Signs God Is Telling You to Slow Down

February 14, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

Is God telling you to slow down in life? Are you trying to get married so fast that you are dating someone new every weekend? Are you working so many hours that you aren’t even able to go to church? Are you beginning to wear yourself out with the speed at which you are living your life?

Here are 3 signs God is telling you to slow down.

10 Powerful Tips to Prepare You for a Successful Christian Dating Relationship

February 13, 2019 by Mark Ballenger

Description: In this concise mine-eBook, I share with you 10 powerful tips to help you succeed in Christian dating. These 10 tips build on each other, taking you from the pre-dating season right up to the point of engagement. We systematically discuss the practical and spiritual steps in the meeting, dating, and marrying process. If you are looking for deep biblical insight into Christian dating, this book will not disappoint.